Best Schools in Dowling, MI
Dowling, MI has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,812 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Dowling meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dowling, MI
The top high schools in Dowling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thornapple Kellogg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 982 Students
2. Hastings High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 801 Students
3. Deltonkellogg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dowling, MI
The top middle schools in Dowling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hastings Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
3. Deltonkellogg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dowling, MI
The top elementary schools in Dowling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 484 Students
2. Star Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hastings Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 305 Students
3. Page Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 456 Students
4. Delton Kellogg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delton Kellogg Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
5. Mcfall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 471 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dowling, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dowling, MI has a total population of 1,634 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dowling, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Dowling, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dowling, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dowling, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dowling, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dowling, MI
How many schools are in Dowling, MI?
Dowling, MI has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,812 students in total.
How do schools in Dowling perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dowling score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Dowling meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dowling?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 40%
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